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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741, 28,112.57 and 7,647.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741, 28,112.57 and 7,647.45 is: 11,471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741 : 28,112.57 = 7,647.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741/28,112.57 = 7,647.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741x = 28,112.57 × 7,647.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741x = 214,989,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,989,473.45/18,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.61

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